arity Registration No. 1132114
CLAPTON PARK UNrrED REFORMED CHURCH
TRusfEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENrs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

CLAPTON PARK UNrrED REFORMED CHURCH
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Charity Infomiation
Report of the Trustees
Report of the Independent Examiner
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statement of Financial Activ￿[eS
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Balance Sheet
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Note5 to the Finanoal Statements
13-20

CLAPTON PARK UNrrED REFORMED CHURCH
CHARITY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES:
Hannah Henderson (Chair)
Abigall Klngston
Lynda MacInnes
Rachel Tumer
Annabelle Burns (apFointed 10 February 2025)
PRINCIPAL OFFICE:
Round Chapel, Old School Rooms
Clapton Park United Reformed Church
2 Powerscroft Road
London
E5 OPU
REGISTERED CHARrrY NUMBEIL.
1132114
XNDEPENDENT EXAMINER:
Marcus Cridland B.A.{Hon5) F.C.A.
Scott Vevers Ltd
artered Accountsnts Registered Auditors
65 East Street
Bridport
DO￿et
DT6 3LB
BANKERS:
CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ

CLAwfoN PARK UNtrED REFORMED CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRusfEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees present their report togdher with the flnanaal statements of the charity for the
year ended 31 December 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with accounting pjllcies set out in note
I to the accounts and CoM￿Y with the charivs governlng document, applicable law and
Accounting and Reporting lry Charities: Statement of Recommended practi￿ applica￿e to
charities preparing their accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Rewrting Standard
applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
Who we are and what we do
We are a vibrant church in the heart of Hackney, East London, affiliated to the United
Reformed Church of England and Wales. Operating from the Old School Rooms of the Round
Chapel, we run a day nursery and range of dynamic projects that aim to connect our
neighbourhood and address the needs of our communty.
Our Charitable Objects
The advancement of the Christian faith for the berrfit of the public in a(X0rdan￿ wlth the
Scheme of Union of the United Refonned Church.
Activities, Athievements and Perforniance Durlng the Year
When planning activities for the year, the trustees have considered the Commission's guidance
on public benefit. Clapton Park United Reformed Church (CPURC) (also known as the Round
Chapel, Old School Rooms) is an active and vibrant thurch and community ￿ntre in the heart
of Hackney, East London. The congregation meets on Sundays, and for other events In the
extensive premises at 2 Powerscroft Road.
We open up our buildlng seven days a week to serve tke local community, offering a pla￿ of
worship, a safe Spa￿ for children and families to play and be supported, a pla￿ for the
homeless and those livlng In vulnerable housing situations to receive help and practical
support, a space for wple to work, to be treative arml to engage with k)cal peopte tsckling
some of the issues that the communty fa￿.
The buildlng Is also used and rented out to a range of community groups and organisations
and Offi￿ Spa￿ is leased by local people and organisations.
The Churth
The congwatr'on is a small Ilvely, friendly, diverse, welcomirrfJ community with famllles
making up a consideratle FErcentsge that meet on a Sunday where a congregation of bet￿een
20 and 40 people gather together. The Majority of the congregation are either adults of a
working age, children or young people. Pe)ple's jobs indude teaching, nursery workers, videD-
makn.ngi school as5i5tants, Quaker Pea￿ and Justi￿, joumali5m, community devdopmen¢
social work and much else. Our Servi￿ include all-age worship, Hdy Communion and a
variety of other creative and innovative ways of expressing and practising spirituality and faith
that is inclusive and open to all. We currently are still in a period without a Minister and 50 the
congregation take it in tums to lead worship. Open Mic services and discussion servi￿, led
by memtrErs of the congregation are a regular part of our seN1￿. Many of our congregation
are inVo￿ed in Volunt￿ring with the varlous projects that are run; Stay & Play, Urban Table
meal and WellbarYJ aub.

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Church Youth
The church youth group meet once a fortnight after s(*Trool on a Friday. Spending time
together, sharing a meal, going on picnis sharing concems and curiosities while b￿ng
SUPWrted by an adult member of the church. This group creates a space for them to build
strong connectiors with each other. The discussions are wide and led by the youth often
invofving school life and S¢xial I￿ueS. The youth also attend the Greenbelt Festival with thar
families and attend an annual youth weekend away hosted in the home of a fomier minister.
Both trips allow the relat￿nshi￿6 of the younger rn￿nber5 of the congregation to d*pen
through shared experie[￿e. The Youth Group also work together to lead S8vI￿ a year
for the whole congregation. It is a pjsitive and dynamic group and enriches the life of the
whole churth.
Premlses
The church building at the Old School Ro)ms is rented by a wide range of local communlty
groups and local social impart businesses and artists.
In 2024 LB Hackney funded a full ￿ergY assessment of our church buildlng through their
Hackney Light & Power Fund.
The Manse in Powerscroft Road, ￿1th previously housed our mlnlster and familyi contlnugj
to rent8J out to the Hackney Doorways Women's project as a Shelt￿ for homeless women.
Nursery
Our community nursery continue5 to be a wam, welcoming, and nurbjring Spa￿ where
children and families thrive. Every day is filled with leaming, creatiwty, and COnn￿tion.
Each moming begins with a dropin breakfast. This simple yet meaningfijl routine f05ters a
sense of beloroing and ensu￿ every child is ready to engage in the day ahead.
We have fijlly embraced the Sollhull Approach, an eVithC￿Sed prcMJramme supporbng the
rn￿￿1 health and emotlonal welltEing of chlldren arKi their parentslcarers. The approach
focu5es on 5upporknng a secure relationship with children, a relatr)nship that wll promote
healthy braln devdopment and ki)sitive emotlonal wellbeing.
Through Sr£ech and Language TrainirKJ, we have adopted the'watch, Wait, and Communicate,
method, enhancing our ability to engage meaningfully with children with add￿onal needs. This
has transformaj the way we enter their wodd, fostering de4Er communication and interaLtsn.
Our partiapation in the Early Years CL)nversatlon Project In partnership with Durham University
marks the l￿ginn1r￿ of a Im-year programm< to enhan￿ early education wactitrs.
Community Programme
CPURC continue5 to dwelop its communty prc¥Jramme, with a strategic focus on working
local families and p￿pIe who are homeltss or INlng in vulnerable housing situations or at risk
of soaal isolation.
Our community programme includes Urban TaLle, Wellbeing aub, Stay & Play, Ail Ages
Thursday, and Kitchen aub.

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Urban Table ttjrned 19 years old in November 2024. An average of 60 guests come for lunth
eath week. Many guests have been coming for years and hugely enjoy the companionship,
food arKI donatiors. New p8Jple arrive reguL3rly.
Urban Table has teams of amaang volunteers who take tums each week. Across the rnonth
¢10+ volunteers make the mea15 happen with the OPp￿Jnty for the guests to support t￿. Our
volunteers are dedicated and experfenced and give Joyously of their time - shopping and
cookj'ng and hosting and welcoming peO￿e every week. New people frequently volunteer and
our lead volUnt￿rS work closety with them to brlng them into the team. We are incredibly
grateful to all volunteers and for the sUPPOrt of our local community their generous
individual donab'ons thrO￿h our annual Just Giving campaign. One donation towards the end
of year took our breath away in Its unsurpassed generosity!
Thls year we also recaved generous donatior￿ of morw and fryjd from the congregation of St
J￿￿e'S Catholic Church on Blurton Road nearby in Had<ney. We have also received weekjy
donations from local food businesses, helping to tyjost our provisions and reduce food waste
locally. Donations have included bread and pastries from thartes Artisan Bread and fruit, veg
dry goods from The Gr￿ Basket and uncollected produ￿ from the Growing Communities
shed. Our incredible volunteers add extra value and interest to the weekjy meal collecting and
dlstrfbuting gr￿ quality clothes (k)natiorkS which are I￿rediblY pjpular with guests.
In 2024, we delivered 36 sessions of creativty, mindfulness, and self-care for mums who are
homeless, living in temwrary accommodation, or facing financial hardship. We work to provide
equitable access to childcare and opportunities to engage in creative and mindfijl attlvib'es, to
create opp)rtunities for peoEle to build connettions aThJ resour￿ to access support.
For those who need It, we provide a crèche, gEving mums trE rare than￿ to truly relax and
focus on th￿nse￿e5. Wdlbang aub is a Spa￿ to rest, recharge, learn new skj'lls, and build
meaningful connections with otheJ mums-creating nthorks of sUp￿rt and solidarity that
extend beyorKI our walls.
Alex, our Families Project Coordinator, works closeSy wlth families to shape the programme
each term, ensuring that the sessions remain fresh, relevant, and resp)nsive to the needs and
interests of those who attend. Wdlbeing Club ACti￿tieS have included sewing, yoga, henna,
body balms, finanaal wellbeing and chil(kare history. The sesslons create opFortunitie5 to
share positive experiences, to get to know the staff and volunt*rs here and to build neI￿Or￿S
of peer supp)rt.
Eath session concludes wlth a shared, nutrltlous lunch, served family-style, with leftovers to
tske hoM￿n opportunty to continue conversations, tsgthen friendships, and nourish t¥)th
trxjdy and mind.
Wlth an average of 14 people involved in the sessions each week (adults and children),
Wellkeing Club also serves as a welcoming first step into other actwlfjes within our building. It
provid& a bridge to aditional support, with active signFQSting for mums to other
organisations, events, and Services that address the Issues that the families fatr indLxling
health, housing, immigration, poverty, education and parenting.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Now in its Ilth conseojtive year, Stay & Play continues to EE a vital and much-loved part of
our community. Every Wednesday, an average of 36 families join u5, Wlth fr￿ spaces booking
up within hours each W￿k. To ensure acces%bility, we reserve Pla￿ for families who ne&
extra supp)rt and always keep a few walk-in Srots available for those in need.
Thls year, we said a heartfelt thank you to Karl, our longest-standing (and originall) volunteer,
as she Ste￿ trkick to take up work in a local schcd, Kari has been an integral part of Stay &
Play, bringing warmth, care, and dedicatlon to generab'ons of young families in Hackney. We
were delighted to ￿ebrate her invaluable contribution and the lasting impatt she has made
on so many.
We continued to provide a shared lunch each week-an essentia5 way to supwrt the wdIb￿,ng
of new mums.
All Ages Projec¢ in partnership with Hackney Chlldren's Theatre, continues to bring
generations together through creative and soaal aCdv1￿es. Thls initr'ative strengthens
cornmunity bonds, combats social isolation, increases physical activity and enhances wellbeing.
The participants socialise together while navigats'ng the life changing effects of both early
parenthocKI and the agang process through a vibrant mix of structured sessons and infomal
galherings, resulb'ng in a better understanding of eath other and an InC￿aSed sense of
COnn￿tIOn in our neightourhood.
In 2024 we delivered 38 sessions of PJI Ages Thursdays, attend8J each week by an averBge
of., 16 over-55 dan￿r5, 5 dedioited vdunteers, 23 familles enjoying Art Play and Singsong with
Granny, 6 knitters and ¢rdfters, 50+ people sharfng a healthy meal each w*k- totalling over
2,1)00 F4ate5 of delicious food!
In addition, the prDject incI￿led deliv￿ of 3 PDliday workshop progrdmmes, with artistic
direttion by Hackney Children's Theatre, bringing perfomance5 from visiting theatre
companies. These wdcomed an average of 26 families to eath workshop. In February: Long
Nose Puppetsenchanted us with Out of Hat, paired with puppet-making workshops a
maglcal hall transfonnation. In August: led an Inspiriro programme uafting sculptures
and costumes from industrial materials, culminatsng in Plankton Power, an immersive
performan￿ exploring ecology. In Ortober: Tutb. Frutti PrOdUct￿n5 stsged a vibran¢ modem
take on Clnderella, featuring regal costume-maknng workshops.
The Atl Ages ￿rticl[￿nt advisory group ensures that we continue to respond to the needs and
are guided by the participants and we have been dellghted to add on enriched activities ttj the
core project delivery indudlng.. a Bums Supper Special including lunch, ￿lIldh, Foetry and
singirvJ; a guest ￿rforManCe by residents of Campbell Court (50+) in their spettacular fashion
show, Campbell Courtstyles,. a talk by F))et and journalist Rose Ro￿e on ageing and death; a
home energy advi￿ session with Crew Energy; a piano kaTroke singalong with Rainknw Mark,
a summer social hosted by The Garden ofEarthtyDellghts, a screening of films from the Women
Over Fifty Film Festival.
Now in its third year of National Lottery Partnership funding, the project remains a beloved,
dynamic and well-attended part of our community offer,

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Kitchen Club is a drop in c￿k-play￿at wion for famllies livtng in temFofdry accommc**tion
which we host In partrership with Parent Club every Friday during term b'rne. We collaborate
on outreach Into local hostels with Parent Club and ￿ manage the Kitchen aub WhatsApp
group with infomatlon and remlnders.
During the lfjtchen club sessions we provide a Yree shop, to share clothes and toiletries,
coordinat& by our cornmunity supp)rt worker whith enables easy to access approachable
signposting or supp)rt while the lunch and activity session runs alongside.
A total of 141 adults and children attended 36 sessions in 2024.
Kitchen Club staff and volunteer team are ex￿rienced and dedicated to supporting earfy
years families with healthy eating on a budget, encouraging play and language development
and building peer support nthorks. They are an eX￿lIent partner to work with and we are
delighted to continue our retationship into another year,
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Community Support
In 2024 we continued to offer informal, holistlc, nOn-3￿eMental access to support during our
activity sessions, working to remove the barriers to receiving help, bridging the gap to statutory
services and fittirrfJ in the deman(ts and realities of caring for a young family.
support we offer is varied and responds to the needs of the Individual. We alm to help
people to build confidence in their own capability to solve prot4em5 and create op￿rtunItieS
to build netmorks of peer support to help. We offer additional scaffolding supwrt when
needed. Staff and vdunteers, many of whom have attended AlfvI￿ First Aid training spend
time getting to know people, providing effective sigmposting and informalty check in on
progress.
For people facing more complex situations or with restiitted ca￿lty to resolve their own Issues
(often due to language or health issues) we provide more dirett hdp. The work s varied but
this year has included understanding the content of letters, understsnding housing options and
the bidding process, ac￿ssIng fcxjd bank vouthers, signwsting to food pantrfes, applying for
grants for essential items and school uniform, suppx)rting access to rnental health supF()rt,
health coaches and doctorfs appointments, slgnp)stirKJ acws to debt advi￿, Immigration
advice and advocating for familles to seojre eduotional needs assessments.
We have provided tangible financial support directly distributing Household Support Vouchers
funded by the Department of Work & Pensions.
We have also continued to work as a Community Health thampion shadng information and
athl￿ encouraging FeoFAe in our neighbJurhood to increase attivity and to think aLx)ut their
health and wellbeing, through supporting 9Jod nutrits'on, aC￿sIng local services, irnmunisation
and testing.

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Outreach, Referral Pathways, and Partnerships
Our commitment to building strong community connecknon5 continues to grow, ensuring that
the SUPFQrt we provide helps peopEe in our neighbourhood lead happier, healthier, and more
connected lives. By working in partnership with local organisations, we extend our reach and
impact, creatiro a more effective network of 5UPPOrt.
We collaborate closely wlth Hackney Playbus and Kitchen Club to reach familie5 in kxal
hostels, raisiThJ awareness of attiwties and Servi￿ available from all three
organisatons.
We have reciprocal Sign￿sling relatlonships key $em￿s, includlng Hac
Playbus, Bump Buddies, Hackney Parenting and Home Leaming Team, the local
housing offI￿r on the Jack Dunning estate, Famlly Attion, the Specialist Health Visltor
for homeless and vulnerably housed familie5, the Farnlly Navigator at Daukeney
ildren & Families Hub, and Happy Baby Community, whlch supwrts refug￿ and
asylum4ed<ing familie5.
We have enabled familles to access free pla￿ for children at ARTBASH holiday camp5,
ensuring access to enrichiro creative acknvities.
We have supported connections between long term building resldents ARTBASH and
the East London NHS FOUnda￿On Trust, Gty & Hackney Perinatsl Mentsl Health Team.
Enabling therapeutic art sessiorss to happen our bulldirKJ with participants sharing IufKh
together in our community meal offerlng,
We have made referrals to the Henry Healthy EatirNJ Programme arKI connected
families with Health and Wellbeing Coathes to supp)rt their long-term wdlLEiNJ.
Our long-standing partnership with ￿tchen aub continues to thrive, and we were
thrilled tti S￿ the start of the ￿tchen Club Expat initiative, which created four paid
trainee roletr-all taken up lry wple who had previously participated in or volunteered
at Round Chapel Old SdN)ol Rooms.
Through these partnerships, we ensure that families receive the right support at the right time,
helping them to build confiden￿, access essential servi￿, and strengthen community
connethons.
Forums & Working Groups
Colla￿ratiOn is at the heart of our approach. By attively participating in local forums and
working groups, we share thowledge, [nfiuen￿ policy, and contriEMJte to improving ￿ support
available for families in our community.
As a Hackney InfrastrLthre Organisation, we regularly take part in kmwledpsharlng
sessions to help the council improve Its reach Into, understanding of and sUPPOrt for
local community organisations.
As a Community Health Champion, V￿ attend ￿ular forums to stsy inf0m￿d and
share vitsl public health messages with the community.
We are an active member of the Povety Tools Forum, staylng up to date ￿1th
legislattve changes and resour￿ that can help families improve their financial
wellbefng.
We have partiapated in Neight¥)urtiood Forums. connecting with hyper-local
organisations, residents, and GP practices to build strorrfJer networks of care.
We have contributed to the LB Hackney Sjcial ConnL*ions Strategy Group, sharlng
our experien￿ on holistic community SUPFQrt and delivery.
We are a member of the TeM￿rary Accommodation Action Group, advocating for
better condltions and support for families liwng in temwrary housing.
We have helFed facilttate meetings with LB Hackney pK)licy and strategic development
teams, working to improve resour￿ for FK)meless families.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
By engaging in these forums and working groups, we ensure that the voices of people in our
community are heard, and that we play an active role in shaping FM)licies that lead to meanlngful
change.
5tsffing and Voluntee
We have a total of 17 staff on the payroll which Is the FfE of 8 staff, with the building and
projett staff managed by Michelle Baker arKJ the NUrS￿V team managed by Emma Spinelli.
To support the wdfare of our staff we are members of Health Assured, an empk)y* wellbeing
servi￿.
The work we have done this year would not have LEen possible wlthout the supp)rt of amaing
local volunteers. Thanks to all tFM)se who gave their time to supp)rt our essential wor
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Flnanclal posltlon
Total incoming resources for the y&4r were £484,732 (2023: £472,085) and net incoming funds
were £18,381 (2023: £60,424).
The followlng is a summary of reserves at 31 Decemb¥ 2024:
Restricted furmjs:
£49,682
Designated funds:
£25,000
General funds..
Invested in fixed assets
Free resetves
£10,655
£195,693
Total
£281,030
Reserves Pollcy
The trust&s consider the appropriate level of free reseNes that should te retained is I￿￿n
3 and 6 months of the committed expenditure of the charity. This is ba￿ on the charity's slze,
complexity and the levd of financial commibnents held.
At present the charity has free reserves that fall within ttEse parameters. The trustees aim to
ensure that the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitsble objectives even if there is
a temwrary shortfall in Income or unexpected expenditure.
The trust￿5 continue to act providing govemance and managing rlsk through active
safeguarding and health and safety policies and procedures and by e<ercising control over
expenditure within current levels of income, with a balan￿ be￿￿n restritted and unre5tritted
income, enabling the rna1nt￿an￿ of a cash reserve at the appropriate level. The trustees will
endeavour not to set aslde funds unnecessarily
Major Donors
We would like to acknowledge and thank all our indNidual donors in the church and local
community, as well as the followlng major providers of funding who have enabled the church
to carry out the attivities describ&J in this report:
London Porough of Hackney, Hackney Parochlal Charitie5, Thames North Synod, The National
Lottery, Vintn&s Foundation, Bupa Community Health Foundation, John Dorsett Trust.

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sTrucruRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMEKr
Governing Document
The charity was registered wth the Charity Commission on 14 October 2009, having formerfy
been dealt with as an pJtrpted charity. It is govern& by Trusts distilled from The United
Refomied thurch Acts of Parliament (1972 and 1982) and The ￿erne of Union (1972).
Trustees
The t()ard of trustees are made up of the dders of the church. Elders are elect&1 by church
members at a church meeting. Newly app)inted tnistees are provided with a comprehensive
induction to the charity through provision of training courses and mentoring by estsblish6
trustees.
The trust&s Over￿ the work of ts tharity though quarterly rn*￿ngs.
The trustees who served during the year are listed on page l. DLtrirKJ thls period one trustee,
Hannah Henderson undertook temporary ad hoc paid work to covey a capadty gap In the
management of the premlses. Following prewou5￿ obtsined tharity commission advi￿,
Hannah abstalned from any trust￿ deosion makirKJ In relation to this role (including
renumeratton). Hannah remained as a serving Elder and trustee during this peri(>J and conflicts
of interest were raised and dr￿UMented as appropriate at eth meeting.
Related Partles
The charity Is afflliated to Tr Unlted Refonned Church In England arKI Wales and is part of
the Thames W4)rth Synod.
STATEMENT OF TRusfEES' RESPONSIBILrnES
The trust￿$ are required under Charity law to Pre￿re financial statements for each finanaal
year which give a trrne and fair view of the state of affai￿ of the tharity and of the finanaal
activitses of the tharity for that ￿riod. In preparing those financial strdtements, the trust
are required to
selett suitsble accountiThJ wliaes and then apply them consistentlyi
observe the methods and principles in the tharities SORP.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
stste whether applicable accounting standards have treen followed, subject to ary
material departures dlsclosed and explained in the financial 5tstements; and
prepare the finanaal ststements on the going conwn basis unless It Is Inappropriate
to pregjme that the charity will contlnue in buslness.
The trust￿5 are reswnslbte for keeptng proper accountlng records whith disclose
reasonable acojracy at any time the financial p￿Ition of the charity and to enable them to
sure that the financial statements comEly with apE4icable laws and regulations. They are also
reSponsi￿e for ensuring that the charity maintains an adequate system of internal control
designed to provide reasonable assuran￿ that assets are safeguarded agalr6t loss or
unauthorised use and to prevent and detett fraud and other irregularitr'es.
The annual report was apFroved by the trustees of the charity on 12 May 2025 and signed on
ts behalf by:
Ms Hannah Hender50n
Chair of Trust

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
CLAPTON PARK UNrrED REFORMED CHURCH
I retX)rt to the trust￿5 on my examination of the accounts of aapton Pat* United Refomied
Church for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 11 to 20.
Rtsponslblllties and basis of report
As the tharitys trustees you are resporsltAe for the preparation of the accounts in accordan
with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Cthe PLf).
I rep￿ in respett of my examinatK)n of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145
of the Act and in carying out my examination I have followed all the aP￿Icable DI￿tionS
given by the Charlty Commisslon under section 145(5)(b) of the P£t.
Independent examlnerfs statement
sin￿ the charfty's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examlner must be a member of a
bjdy listed in sLrknon 145 of the Att. I confimi that l arn qualified to undertake the examination
because I am a M￿nber of the Institute of ttk2rtered Accountsnts in Englanrfj and Wales, which
is one of the Ilsted tr￿les.
I have corn￿eted my examination. I confirm that m materfal matters have come to my
attentlon in connection with the examination givlng me cause to belleve that in ary material
respect:
unting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by sethon 130
of the Act; or
The accounts do not accord those recorts,. or
The accounts do not comply with the applicable requir￿nents concerning the form and
content of accounts set out in the Charits'es (Accounts and Reports) Regulatlons 2008
other than any requirement that the accounts give a knje and fair view, whlch Is not a
matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and ￿e come across no other matters in connection with the examination
to which attention sh)uld be drawn in thls report in onÈr to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
Marojs Cridland B.￿(Hon$) F.C.A.
Scott Vevers Ltd
thartered Accountsnts and Registered Audltors
65 East Street
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3LB
Date:

CLAPTON PARK UNrrED REFORMED CHURCH
STATEMEKf OF FINANCIAL ACTivrrIES (INCORPORAnNG AN INCOME AND EXPENDrruRE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Unrestrkted Restrirted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Notss
Income from:
Income from generated lunds:
Donations and grants
Income from charitable activities
InveslJnent income
29,344
221,124
545
137,879
95,840
167,223
316,964
545
189,936
281,815
334
Total Income
251013
233 719
484 732
472 085
xpenditure on:
Gifts made in fiJrtheran￿ of the tharitsble
objects
Charltable activltles
25,000
25,000
25,000
202,393
227 393
238,958
238 958
441,351
402,593
427 593
Total expenditure
Net gains l (losses) on investments
15,932
Net income l (expenditure) lor the year
23,620
(5,239)
18,381
60,424
Transfers bth*n funds
14
(2,745)
20,875
2,745
(2,494)
Net movement In funds
18,381
60,424
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds at l January 2024
Total funds at 31 December 2024
210,473
231348
52,176
262,649
281030
202,225
262,649
JI amounts derive from continuing attivlties.
AJI gains and losses reccrfJnised In the period are induded in the statement of fina￿la1 actlvlties.
The notes on pages 13 to 20 form part of these fina￿[al statements
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CLAPTON PARK UNrrED REFORMED CHURCH
BALANCE SHEEr
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
Notss
2024
2023
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets
io
10,655
12,487
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
li
17,824
284,716
302,540
12,951
268,380
281,331
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one
year
12
(28,765)
(25,369)
Net current assets
273,775
255,962
Credltors: Amounts falling due after one
year
13
(3,400)
(5,800)
Net assets
281030
The funds of the charlty:
Restrirted income funds
14
49,682
52,176
Unrestrlcted Income funds:
14
231,348
210,473
Total charlty funds
281030
262,649
The financlal statements were approved by the Trustees on 12 May 2025.
Ms Hannah Henderson - Chair of Trustees
The notes on pages 13 to 20 fomi part of these financial ststements
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CLAiYfoN PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
General inforniation
aapton Park United Refonned Church is a registered charity govemed by busts distilled from The United
Reformed Church Acts of Parliament (1972 and 1982) and The Scheme of Union (1972). The addre￿ of the
prlnclpal office and detsils of the charity s operations are provlded in the Rep)rt of the Trustees.
Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estSmation uncertainty in the
preparats'on of the financlal statements are as follows:
statement of compliance and basis of prepardtlon
The charity constitutes a publlc benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements are p￿pared under
the historical cost convenb'on and in accordan￿ with Accounting and Reporb'ng by Charlties.. Statement of
Recommended Practi￿ applicable to charftles preparing thar accounts in accordance with Finanaal Reporting
standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102). Advantage has been
tsken of the exempoon under FRS 102 IA for smaller charib'es not to prepare a statement of cash flows.
Accountlng conventlon
The flnandal ststements have been prepared on 3 going concem basis as the trustees believe that no material
un￿rtaIn￿e5 extst. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and
expendlture for 12 months from authorlslng these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is
suffiaent with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going COn￿M.
Income
Donatlons and grant Income are accounted for on a receipts bass. All other Income is accounted for on an
accruals basls.
Donated assets and savlces are Included at thelr estimated open market valuation.
Expenditure
The church makes glfts to other organlsatlons whose charitable objects complement its work They are accounted
for in the year In whlch they are pald.
Expenditure is induded when incurred. Costs which are Idents'fied as relating to re5tritted proietts are allocated
directly to those activities. Costs wlhich relate to the general running of the church are allocated against
unrestrlcted fijnds, arKi within the statement of financlal activities these expenses are S￿￿n as charitsble
actiwties, support costs and govemance costs. Governan￿ costs are those relatlng to the charlvs complian
with constitutional and statutory requlranents.
Unrestricted funds
Unrestritted funds are tho* whlth are not subjett to any speoal restrictions and they can be used as the Trustees
decide. Designated funds are part of unrestricted funds and are amounts the Trust￿ have Set aside to cover
particular expenditure.
Restricted funds
Restricted funds are funds subject to speafic condluons Imposed by donors as to how they may be used.
Expenditure which meets these criteria is allocated to the rejevant fund.
Fixed assets and depreclation
When separately identifiable assets cosung more than £500 are purchased by the charity, they are i￿]uded in
fixed assets and depreciated over their expetted useful lives. Depreciation is calculated a5 follows:_
Equlpment
12.5%120% straight line
Pensions
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged In the statement of
ftnancial acuwtses as they become payable in accordan￿ with the rules of the scheme.
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CLAFfoN PARK UNrrED REFORMED CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Accounting policles (continued)
Financial instruments
Classlficatlon
Financial a55ets and finanaal liabilities are recognised when the charity becomes a paty to the contractual
prowsions of the instrument.
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are da￿lfied according to the Substan￿ of the contractual arrangement
ente￿d into. An equity instrument is any contratt that evldences a residual interest in the assets of the charity
after ijeducting all of Its Ilabllities.
RecGgnltson andmeasurenwt
All financial assets and liabilities are inltially measured at transaction Pri￿ (induding tr3nsathon costs), except for
those financial assets dassified as at fair value through profit or loss, whlch are Inltially measured at fair value
(which Is normally the transaction price excluding transactron costs), unless the arrangement constitutes a
financing transaction5. If an arrangement cor6titutes a finanang transactton, the financial asset or financial
Ilability is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for slmilar
debt instruments.
Flnanclal assets and Ilabllltfes are only offset In the statement of financial positlon when, and only when there
exists a legally enforceable rlght to set off the recognised amounts and the charlty intends elther to setde on a net
basis, or to realise the asset and setde the liabillty simultsneously.
Financlal assets are derecognised when and only when a) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the
financlal asset expire or are settled, b) the charity transfers to another party substantially all of the risks and
rewards of ownership of the financlal asset, or c) the charfty, despite hawng retained some, but not all, slgnificant
rtsks and rewards of ownership, has transferred control of the asset to another party.
Financial liabilities are derecognised only when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, Can￿lled or
expires.
Donations and slmilar Income
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Offerfngs and donatfons
Community projects fundraising
Grants received
29,344
13,694
17,793
106 392
137 879
43,038
17,793
106 392
167 223
35,880
29,598
124 458
189 936
29,344
Income from charitable activities
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Nursery fee5
LettlrKJS
87,184
133 940
221,124
95,840
183,024
133,940
167,043
114,772
281815
95,840
Glfts made in furtherance of the charitable objects
Unrestricted
fijnds
Restrlcted
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Minlsty and Mission - URC Trust
25,000
25,000
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CLAPTON PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Expenditure on charitable activities
Unrestricted
nds
Restrltted
nds
Total
2024
Total
2023
staff costs
DireLt costs
Support costs
Govemance costs
80,510
108,056
12,327
205,336
29,893
3,729
285,846
137,949
16,056
237,308
148,384
12,587
202 393
238,958
Stsff costs:
Nursery salaries
Church and community projects salaries
Freelance workers
Payroll services
Training
40,527
34,662
3,470
1,609
242
95,840
68,266
41,230
136,367
102,928
44,700
1,609
242
285,846
127,381
107,898
1,766
263
237 308
205 336
Dlrect costs..
Nursery equipment and supplies
Family support and other project costs
Church weekend
Meeting and worship expenses
Bad debt provision
Utllltie5
aeaning and refuse
Property maintenance
Equipment and furnishlngs
Depreciation
Insurance
28,484
28,484
28,077
2,692
164
834
17,445
27,626
21,346
2,125
3,415
29,195
65,927
2,730
72
572
12,120
20,966
8,618
569
2,477
5,138
28,077
2,692
164
834
16,779
27,626
20,196
2,125
3,415
666
1,150
108 056
137 949
Support costs:
and computer costs
other Offl￿ costs
4,886
4,886
3,154
Govemance costs:
Independent examiner's fees
1,500
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CLAPTON PARK UNrrED REFORMED CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMEMrs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Employee costs
No remUnera￿On or expenses were paid to trustees in the year (2023: £nil).
The costs of the remaining stsff were:
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social seajrity costs
Pension costs
224,670
7,261
225,840
7,414
239,544
236.061
No employee eamed more than £60,000 during the period. The average number of stsff employed by the charity
duriro the year analysed by funttton was:
2024
No
2023
No
Nursery and community proJerts
Management and administration
Average full time equivalent number of stsff employed
Average number of stsff employed (headcount)
5.74
1.65
7.39
5.66
1.95
7.61
Penslon scheme
The charity operates a defined contn'bution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are administered by
trustees In a fund independent from those of the charity. The pension cost charge for the year represents
contiibutions payable by the charlty to the scherne and amounted to £7,613 (2023: £2,807). At the balan￿ sheet
date contributions of £4,704 (2023., £nll) were due to the fund and are included In creditors.
Net Income l (expendlture) for the year
This is ststed after charglng:
2024
2023
(Profit) I loss on disposal of invethents
Depreciation of tsngible fixed assets
Independent examiner's remuneration
(15,932)
2,477
4,314
3,415
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CLAiYfoN PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
10 Tanglble fixed assets
Equipment
TOtsI
Cost
At l January 2024
Additlons
At 31 December 2024
70,043
1,583
70,043
Depreaation
At l January 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2024
57,556
57,556
60,971
Net book value
At 31 D￿mber 2024
10,655
At 31 Decembw 2023
The URC Thames North Trust att as holdlng Trustees for The Round Chapel (Jd School Rooms and 16 Powerscroft
Road but the Charity has the right to occupy the properties and retain any income gained from their use.
11 Debtors
2024
2023
Letknngs income receivable
Other debtors and prepayments
2,641
7,260
12 Credltors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Operational creditors
Social securlty and other taxes
Deposlts and Income re￿IVed In advan
Accrued expenses and other ueditors
6,610
2,565
11,120
8,470
8,750
2,767
4,803
9,049
13 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year
2024
2023
other loans
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CLAFfoN PARK UNrrED REFORMED CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
14 Funds
Balan￿ at
l January
2024
Balan￿ at
31 December
2024
IncomirKJ
reSoUr￿S
Resour
expended
Fund
Transfers
Gains I
(losses)
Restricted
Community projects
London Borough of
Hackney - Communlty
Infrastructure Grant
1,071
20,342
(20,680)
259
992
4,950
19,800
(19,805)
4,950
London Borough of
Hackney - Household
Support Fund
Vintners Foundauon
Listed Pla￿5 of
Worship
Dorsett Trust
National Lottery
Community Fund (ljl
Ages)
Thames North Synod
Bupa Foundation
Community Health
Champion
Nursery grants
10,000
(9,333)
667
3,000
{1,500)
1,500
1,129
(1,129)
1,500
4,000
(3,000)
2,500
4,655
58,978
(68,411)
51
35,273
16,830
1,800
2,000
(19,260)
2,430
1,800
2,000
95,840
233,719
(95,840)
(238,958)
52,176
2,745
49,682
Unrestricted
Designated funds:
Kitchen refurbishment
25,000
25,OiJO
General funds
210 473
210,473
262,649
251013
251,013
484 732
227 393
(227,393)
(2,745)
231,348
281,030
Totsl funds
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CLAPTON PARK UNThED REFORMED CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
14 Funds (continued)
8alantr at
l January
2023
Balan￿ at
31 De￿rnber
2023
Incoming
re50urtrs
Re￿￿r
Gains/
(losses)
Transfers
Communityprojetts
CongreoationalLife
London Borough of
Hackney. Community
InfrastnKture Grant
86
16,401
2,266
(15 416)
(2,851)
1,071
19,800
(14,850)
4,950
London Borough of
Hackney. Household
SupportFund
London Borough of
Hackney- Wam7
Spaces 2023
(5,000)
(2,000)
5,000
1,470
Hackney Public Health
DO￿ett Trust
National Loltsry
Commurn'ty Fund (All
Ages)
777ames North Synod
Hackney Parothial
(1,470)
(5,aOO)
1,500
27,850
(60,037)
44,655
22,043
(22,043)
(2,961)
2,961
East End Communlty
Foundabon
Nurserygrants
(1,000)
(53,449)
209 771
585
De&s7natedfunds.'
Investr￿t va/u3tion
59.360
[59,360)
General fvnds
262314
262,314
472 085
210,473
2JO,473
169,328
202,225
(236 516)
427593
(585)
15,932
Totalfunds
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CLAPTON PARK UNrrED REFORMED CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
15 Analysi5 of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Credltors: amounts falling due within one year
Creditors: amounts falling due after one year
10,655
252,858
(28,765)
3,400
231,348
10,655
302,540
(28,765)
49,682
281030
2023
12,487
229,155
(25,369)
12,487
281.331
(25,369)
CurrentAssets
Creditors.. amounts falling due ￿thIn one year
credIt￿.. amounts falling due after one year
52,176
52,176
262,649
16 Financial instruments
Categorisation of financial Instnjments
2024
2023
Financlal assets that are debt Instrument rnea￿red at arno￿ed cost
280 347
Financlal liabilities measured at amortised cost
Items of incom& expensei galns or losses
The totsl Interest income for financlal assets not measured at falr value through profit or loss is £545 (2023:
£334).
17 Related party transactlons
During the year, one trustee, Hannah Henderson was paid on a temporary consultsnry basis from the charity
when she stepped in to support our Cent￿ manager Michelle Baker in overseeing the day-to-day management of
the premlses. In line with the goveming document Hannah abstalned from any trustee decision making relating to
her remuneration for this work.
20